The release of Disney+/Hulu’s 4-part reboot series Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is coming up fast. Of course, this is kicking off rumors that the series may have more in store.
With several core members of the cast and crew already saying they are on board for more.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, follows the titular character, who is now an adult with a daughter of his own. Despite his best efforts, Malcolm’s new family is sucked into his biological family’s chaos when his parents demand they attend their 40th wedding anniversary.
Most of the cast from the original Fox series will be returning with Bryan Cranston as Hal, Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Christopher Kennedy Masterson as Francis, and Justin Berfield as Reese. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is taking over the role of Dewey, previously played by Erik Per Sullivan.
Emy Coligado is joining the cast as Piama, Francis’ wife; Keeley Karsten as Malcolm’s daughter, Leah; and Kiana Madeira as his girlfriend, Tristan. Anthony Timpano and Vaughan Murrae will portray the newest siblings, Jamie and Kelly. Jamie was a baby when the series ended, and Lois had just become pregnant with Kelly.
A Full-On Series Reboot?
At the moment, it looks like any continuation would center around Malcolm’s daughter, Leah.
“Keeley is an undiscovered star,” Linwood Boomer, original show creator and executive producer on Life’s Still Unfair, told Entertainment Weekly. “As a performer, she has this crazy potential that would be silly for show business not to use.”
“She could absolutely hold a show,” adds Katsky Boomer, executive producer and Linwood’s wife.
“It’s a whole new set of characters and circumstances that are ripe,” Kaczmarek says about a possible gender-swapped reboot/spinoff.
Even Muniz, despite being a full-time NASCAR driver, might be willing to come back in some capacity. However, he made it clear racing would remain his priority.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair will premiere on Hulu on April 10, 2026. All 7 seasons of the original series are currently streaming on Hulu or on Disney+ for Hulu bundle subscribers. You can check out the trailer below:
